John and Mary Ellen Upperco Scholarship Fund - Upperco Family Scholarship
The purpose is to honor the memory of John & Mary Ellen Upperco who supported and valued higher Education
The Mary Ellen Upperco Scholarship Fund Inc. (Upperco Family Scholarship) has been recognized by the IRS as a 501 (C) 3 organization since 1996. It is a 100% volunteer organization and complies to the Homeland Security laws.
The main fund raising event is an Annual Golf Tournament.
Our goal is to fund a minimum of eight scholarships each year: University of Central Florida three scholarships, Valencia College two scholarships and William R. Boone High graduates three scholarships.
The John and Mary Ellen Upperco Scholarship (Upperco Family Scholarship) has awarded 153 scholarships to 130 different students since 1997 and 94 had attended William R. Boone High School.
The Scholarship Fund has established Endowed Scholarships at both Valencia College and University of Central Florida (UCF). Both Endowed Scholarships are in the top 10% of endowed value at their respected university.
Employer Identification Number 59-3373499
Florida Solicitation of Contributions Registration Number CH31637
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